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2018-02-17T19:01:00.000000000+00:00
You run the risk of catching the flu, or someone’s cold or some other random virus pretty much every time you decide to leave your house - but what if you knew where people were sick before you went there?Read more...

2018-02-17T15:11:00.000000000+00:00
The four knives you need from Victorinox, a certified-refurbished Echo Show, the best price on the Switch Pro Controller, and more lead Saturday’s best deals.Read more...

2018-02-17T13:00:00.000000000+00:00
Despite what door-to-door salesmen might tell you, you don’t need a full set of knives. You can breeze through about 99% of kitchen tasks with just a few important blades, and they’re all included in this discounted 4-piece set.Read more...

2018-02-16T22:44:00.000000000+00:00
Earther Spring Weather Is Arriving Alarmingly Early This Year | The A.V. Club Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is breaking new musical ground, one wise reprise at a time | The Takeout There’s a secret meaning behind Costco’s prices |Read more...

2018-02-16T22:00:00.000000000+00:00
I’ll usually be the first to tell you that you should dive into real local cuisine when you travel to another country. It’s one of the most important aspects of a culture. But I’ll also be the first to tell you that you should totally hit up fast food chains in other countries. They’re awesome! I...

2018-02-16T21:30:00.000000000+00:00
PCs are great, but often they feel like they’re made for another species besides humanity. Each additional cord you plug in adds a new cord for you to manage and untangle. They’re customizable, but it’s intimidating to open one up and start pulling out its guts. That big ol’ display on your desk ...

2018-02-16T21:00:00.000000000+00:00
Hello, and welcome back to Will It Casserole?, the column where I take your delicious concepts and re-imagine them as delicious casserole creations. This week we are finally making the burrito casserole suggested by one very clever commenter, and we are the better for it.Read more...

2018-02-16T20:59:00.000000000+00:00
Nordstrom has only a couple large sales each year and today marks the beginning of their Winter Sale. Nordstrom is taking up to 40% off a boatload of styles for basically the rest of February. It’ll take time to look through all the stuff, so maybe pencil it in as a meeting at work or pretend you...

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Marc and Angel Hack Life

2018-02-12T15:55:53.000000000+00:00
This morning I was writing at my favorite coffee shop when a cute little elderly woman with big, bright eyes and rosy cheeks sat down at the table across from me. She pulled a sketch book out of her bag and began looking around the room. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw […]

2018-02-04T15:02:00.000000000+00:00
This morning I didn’t feel like doing anything. It’s a combination of exhaustion from a few days of hard work and preparation for our upcoming Think Better, Live Better 2018 conference, and a lack of sleep with a sick 3-year-old in the house. I couldn’t motivate myself to do anything important, ...

2018-01-28T15:23:38.000000000+00:00
Do more than just exist. We all exist. The question is: Are you living? On a rainy Sunday morning 15 years ago, as Angel and I were struggling to cope with the recent, back-to-back deaths of two loved ones, I sat down at the kitchen table and had a full-blown intervention with myself. I read […]

2018-01-21T15:42:02.000000000+00:00
During my competitive cross-country running days it wasn’t uncommon for me to run five miles at five o’clock in the morning and another nine miles at nine o’clock at night, five days a week. I was competitive. I wanted to win races. And I was smart enough to know that if I dedicated myself to ...

2018-01-14T16:00:07.000000000+00:00
If somebody is working on themselves and changing for the better, it’s unnecessary to keep bringing up their past. People can change and grow. You know this is true. But, have you given yourself a fair chance to change and grow, too? Have you consciously loosened your grip on everything that’s ...

2018-01-07T15:34:23.000000000+00:00
Where you ultimately end up this year is dependent on your daily attitude and response. This morning one of our course students, Monica—a recovering victim of a very recent and debilitating car accident—was smiling from ear to ear the minute our FaceTime coaching session began. “What has you in ...

2017-12-31T19:16:54.000000000+00:00
The New Year means nothing if your mind is still boxed up in its comfort zone. You know this is true. Don’t live the same year 89 times and call it a life. And don’t just think outside the box in 2018… Think like there is no box. Free your mind! How? Start by asking […]

2017-12-24T15:56:36.000000000+00:00
When you look back on the past year, don’t think of the pain you felt. Think of the strength you gained, and appreciate how far you’ve come. You’ve been through a lot, but you’ve grown a lot too. Give yourself credit for your resilience, and then step forward again with grace. The next best st...

2017-12-17T15:33:26.000000000+00:00
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche The wisest, most loving, and well-rounded people you have ever met are likely those who have been shattered by heartbreak. Yes, life creates the greatest humans by breaking them first. Their destruction into pieces allows th...

2017-12-11T06:38:19.000000000+00:00
Ten years from now, it won’t really matter what shoes you wore today, how your hair looked, or what brand of clothes you wore. What will matter is how you lived, how you loved, and what you learned along the way. Deep down you know this already, right? Yet today, just like the majority of […]

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Dumb Little Man

2018-02-16T12:00:06.000000000+00:00
Most people who have been through a divorce would probably find it one of the most challenging times in their lives. It’s a time of grief, mourning, upheaval, and changes that you never dreamed you’d have to make. Social support, emotional support, and self-care are completely important during th...

2018-02-15T12:00:06.000000000+00:00
One can’t simply watch a movie without a huge bowl of buttered or salted popcorn in his lap and a cold drink in his hand. But who says popcorn only has to be salted or buttered? In this article, we’ll introduce you to 5 innovative ways of spicing up popcorn. All of the recipes are […]
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2018-02-14T15:00:15.000000000+00:00
There is a lot of confusion and mystery when the topic of what women want arises. Most men think that women are so incredibly complicated that knowing what they want is nearly impossible. That is not necessarily the case. Actually, in most cases, it’s pretty simple. Women, like men, differ from e...

2018-02-14T12:00:09.000000000+00:00
It appears that there are only two options when it comes to picking a profession. You can either spend long hours in an oppressively high-pressure yet high-paying environment or do something meaningful and earn only the minimum. A recent report from Payscale examines 454 jobs about their meaning ...

2018-02-13T12:00:09.000000000+00:00
These days, it seems like everyone is starting their own business. But why do some startups seem to succeed while others fail embarrassingly? While there is no “right” way to start a business, experts can agree on a handful of best practices. The glamour of running a startup is really only skin d...

2018-02-12T15:00:11.000000000+00:00
Trading online is no child’s play. It requires guts and an unflappable will. If you are not able to control your emotions and exercise the highest level of discipline, you most probably need to change direction. Trading online needs you to forget about your emotions and think with your head at al...

2018-02-12T13:00:38.000000000+00:00
One of the most significant benefits of today’s advanced technologies is the access to endless learning opportunities. Just a quick search on the internet and you’ll find tons of online learning platforms available at your fingertips. They can help you learn a new skill or perfect an existing ski...

2018-02-12T12:00:16.000000000+00:00
Fact: People’s attention span is shorter than that of a goldfish. We lose concentration in about 8 seconds and this is probably an effect of the mobile age and our digitalized lifestyle. Because of this, it’s critical that you know how to promote your business using visual content on social media...

2018-02-09T16:00:00.000000000+00:00
Finding an apartment to move into is an exciting experience. Well, that’s if you’re fully prepared. In the same way that you go shopping for clothes, you will want to find an apartment that will fit your lifestyle. Knowing the size that you need, the amount you want to pay, and where to look are ...

2018-02-09T13:00:00.000000000+00:00
You may not be ready to buy an acre lot, build a chicken coop, and start living off the land. But, with a small yard or even a sunny balcony, you can start growing your own fresh food and save hundreds of dollars each year in supermarket bills. But which plants to have in your garden? […]
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2018-02-12T10:00:05.000000000+00:00
Albert Einstein said, If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough. But a lot of times,...
The post How to Explain Difficult And Abstract Concepts (The Smart Way) appeared first on Lifehack.

2018-02-07T10:00:04.000000000+00:00
If you have so many things to do that you often find yourself struggling to finish projects and tasks and...
The post Procrastination – A Step-By-Step Guide to Stop Procrastinating appeared first on Lifehack.

2018-02-05T11:00:21.000000000+00:00
A friend and I had a discussion some years ago. We were complete beginners to strength training. He had started...
The post Can Body Training Be Pain-Free? appeared first on Lifehack.

2018-02-05T10:00:13.000000000+00:00
We’ve all got a few bad habits. No one’s perfect. Whether it’s eating too much candy, leaving everything until the...
The post Why Forming a New Good Habit Is Easier Than Breaking a Bad One appeared first on Lifehack.

2018-02-02T12:00:25.000000000+00:00
Buying a car is the second biggest investment that most people will make throughout their life and finding the right...
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2018-02-02T10:00:52.000000000+00:00
Charles Mingus once said, “Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” As a...
The post Razor-Sharp Thinking: the What-Why Method appeared first on Lifehack.

2018-01-07T10:40:54.000000000+00:00
In a world that’s fast-paced, the concept of procrastination is becoming more and more detrimental in our lives. Persistent procrastinating...
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2017-12-07T10:00:47.000000000+00:00
Technology often takes the blame for keeping us from being productive. We often grow frustrated with notifications and emails for...
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2017-06-26T12:00:41.000000000+00:00
Did you know that yelling at your child can cause just as much damage to them as hitting them? [1]...
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2014-02-11T12:00:00.000000000+00:00
Plenty of great date ideas for this Valentine's Day that will help you and your partner celebrate your love.
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The Fast Track

2018-02-13T13:00:00.000000000+00:00
Low-code development platforms are generating a lot of attention (and investment) these days, and for good reason. As we roll into 2018, we believe the future of low-code development platforms hinges on these three principles.

2018-01-18T13:00:06.000000000+00:00
Did you know that 7 out of 10 Gen Xers surveyed for our Quick Base report have been commended for the value their no-code apps have brought to their colleagues and businesses?

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Unclutterer

2018-02-16T20:00:16.000000000+00:00
Last week my daughter lost her AirPods. She said she was wearing a particular jacket when she last had them. On examination of the jacket, we found a small hole in one of the pockets and the AirPods had fallen … ContinuedPost written by Jacki Hollywood Brown

2018-02-15T15:00:39.000000000+00:00
Dave just wrote about the hidden benefits of uncluttering, and that reminded me of the stories I’ve been collecting that illustrate the benefits of getting organized. Many of the stories have to do with saving money. Mike Isaac tweeted about … ContinuedPost written by Jeri Dansky

2018-02-14T20:00:18.000000000+00:00
All Unitasker Wednesday posts are jokes — we don’t want you to buy these items, we want you to laugh at their ridiculousness. Enjoy! We’ve written about taco holders on prior Wednesdays: the Taco Truck and the TacoProper. But I … ContinuedPost written by Jeri Dansky

2018-02-13T15:00:54.000000000+00:00
Here at Unclutterer we espouse the clutter-free lifestyle. The reasons are mostly obvious: a clean, tidy home means less time is spent searching for things, knowing what you actually own, etc. In this post, I want to look at the … ContinuedPost written by David Caolo

2018-02-12T20:00:08.000000000+00:00
Gretchen Rubin interviews the most fascinating people over on The Happiness Project blog. Recently, she spoke with Morten Hansen, co-author of Great by Choice and sole author of Great at Work. In the latter book, he reveals something that I have … ContinuedPost written by Alex Fayle

2018-02-08T15:00:16.000000000+00:00
If you have a fairly recent cell phone that you want to sell or donate, it’s pretty easy to remove your personal information (address book, messages, photos, etc.) from the phone before disposing of it. You can get the how-to … ContinuedPost written by Jeri Dansky

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2018-02-15T18:48:00.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta When I was young, I would run barefoot through the jungles of Guam, being chased by bad guys, imagining I was on an Indiana Jones-style adventure. The world was filled with possibility, excitement, discovery, exploration, and a delicious sense of danger and the unknown lurking in t...

2018-02-12T17:23:19.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta Imagine a woman who has a powerful gift to give to the world, a song to sing that will lift others up … but she only lets herself give that gift when the sun is shining and she’s happy and the moon is in perfect alignment with Jupiter. The world would be […]

2018-02-08T14:57:31.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta In the month of January, I created a handful of incredible rituals, and they’ve been changing my life. The rituals are meant to support my focuses for 2018: Meditation &amp; mindfulness Diet &amp; fitness My mission (work focus) My relationship Creating a regular yoga practice I ha...

2018-02-06T16:12:01.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta I’ve found that if we can create a connection between our daily actions and our deeper purpose in life, then each day will be incredibly fulfilling. Unfortunately most people haven’t found their “deeper purpose” in life, and many don’t even believe they have one. That’s OK, but if ...

2018-01-29T19:58:44.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta You have a to-do list that scrolls on for days. You are managing multiple projects, getting lots of email and messages on different messaging systems, managing finances and personal health habits and so much more. It all keeps piling up, and it can feel overwhelming. How do you kee...

2018-01-25T16:51:53.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta There’s a practice so simple that many people will discount it as not worthy of trying. They’ll miss out on the transformative power of that very simplicity. The practice is this: Sit still for a moment, and just feel what it feels like to be alive. Then relax into that feeling. Ye...

2018-01-22T20:17:56.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta Many of us have something that we’d like to change in our lives, but it can be pretty difficult to overcome addictions or strong urges. The things we want to quit, and the urges we want to overcome, can span a pretty wide gamut: Addictions like drugs, alcohol, smoking, or food Vide...

2018-01-18T23:22:12.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta Our work lives are filled with busyness, distraction, procrastination, responding to messages, checking on messages, and getting lost down rabbit holes. We struggle to be mindful and to focus on our meaningful work. And yet, many of us want to create a life of meaning, focus, and m...

2018-01-15T18:36:39.000000000+00:00
“We become brave by doing brave acts.” ~Aristotle By Leo Babauta I remember walking into my boss’ office at my day job to turn in my resignation, almost exactly 10 years ago today. I was quitting the life of a regular paycheck, to become a full-time blogger and writer. I was filled with an overwh...

2018-01-11T21:09:25.000000000+00:00
By Leo Babauta For many who started the year with great aspirations and goals of creating new habits … it’s coming to the time of year when lots of peopel start to falter on their new habits. That’s completely normal, but we can do better. We can figure out how to overcome the difficulties that […]

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Pick the Brain

2018-02-16T04:23:41.000000000+00:00
You're reading What Happens When Productivity Meets Mental Illness?, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
More and more people nowadays struggle with poor mental health. This is an u...

2018-02-14T04:05:03.000000000+00:00
You're reading 3 Scientific Ways Drinking Water Makes You More Productive, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
We all know drinking water is essential to good health. It keeps us al...

2018-02-13T11:45:23.000000000+00:00
You're reading 6 Reasons Why an E-Commerce Website Needs a Blog, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Increasing traffic to your site is the key to success! Blogging is one way of ro...

2018-02-13T03:43:12.000000000+00:00
You're reading 10 Ways to Get Through Difficult Times, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
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2018-02-12T03:12:55.000000000+00:00
You're reading 3 Deadly Myths You Need To Dismiss About Success, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Success for most people is equivalent to money, cars, luxury, and hot chicks.
I...

2018-02-10T03:20:36.000000000+00:00
You're reading The Top Tips to Boost Your Child’s Confidence, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Confident people are always ready to take new challenges in life. They have a bett...

2018-02-09T03:05:41.000000000+00:00
You're reading How to Read Like a CEO Without Breaking a Sweat: 47 Books a Year, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
"I read a book one day and my whole life changed" - Orhan Pamu...

2018-02-08T03:40:24.000000000+00:00
You're reading 6 Practices That Will Definitely Make You Smarter, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Becoming smarter is something you should seek so you can enjoy a better life. A...

2018-02-07T04:55:45.000000000+00:00
You're reading Erin’s Things – February 8, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
This week for Erin's Things - I've found everything from floating in the Grand Canyon to a galactic li...

2018-02-06T03:18:04.000000000+00:00
You're reading The Psychology of Momentum: 5 Steps to Get Yourself Out Of A Mental Rut, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Do you ever find yourself in a mental rut?
Sometimes you ...

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Time Management Ninja

2018-02-15T11:00:57.000000000+00:00
Welcome to the Time Management Ninja Podcast, Episode #11. Today’s episode is all about confidence and how it leads to success. Anchor – Time Management Ninja Listen to Anchor audio from Time Management Ninja: Craig Jarrow’s Time Management Ninja… productivity, technology, and organization tips...

2018-02-14T14:07:43.000000000+00:00
Does your day become lost in the miscellaneous? Perhaps, you find yourself doing everything but what you’re supposed to be concentrating on. Before you know it, the day is ending and it feels like you haven’t accomplished anything of consequence. Today, I want to tell you why you need to do the b...

2018-02-13T13:47:53.000000000+00:00
Check out my new Kindle eBooks: I have released two "Best of TMN" eBooks via Amazon. If you are new to TMN or want a compilation of some of my best TMN writings, then please check out my new ebooks on Amazon by clicking here.

2018-02-12T14:24:20.000000000+00:00
The battle against clutter seems to be a never-ending one. Chances are, you are constantly fighting to keep your “stuff” organized and put away. Yet, it seems to always be piling up. The question you need to ask is, “Where are you putting your clutter that you shouldn’t be?” Don’t Let Your Clutte...

2018-02-08T12:26:40.000000000+00:00
Welcome to the Time Management Ninja Podcast, Episode #10. Today’s episode is about not forgetting the tasks you need to get done. If you are guilty of forgetting your work, listen today for 10 tips to help you remember those tasks. Anchor – Time Management Ninja Listen to Anchor audio from Tim...

2018-02-05T13:06:04.000000000+00:00
Check out my new Kindle eBooks: I have released two "Best of TMN" eBooks via Amazon. If you are new to TMN or want a compilation of some of my best TMN writings, then please check out my new ebooks on Amazon by clicking here.

2018-02-01T13:13:00.000000000+00:00
Welcome to the Time Management Ninja Podcast, Episode #9. Today’s episode has some great tips if you are just getting started with your time management. As well, if you are experienced, hopefully you will find a few tips that you can add to your time management toolkit. Anchor – Time Management N...

2018-01-31T14:01:25.000000000+00:00
When you are in meetings do you take notes? If not, you probably aren’t giving the conversation your full attention. You may be listening, but you aren’t taking full advantage of the opportunity to capture important information for future use. Taking notes during meetings and other conversations ...

2018-01-25T13:57:11.000000000+00:00
Welcome to the Time Management Ninja Podcast, Episode #8. Today’s episode is about one of my favorite time management tactics… “Time-Shifting.” We all want more of out time back, and by shifting or changing the time of day that tasks are performed can save significant amounts of time. Anchor – ...

2018-01-24T14:03:56.000000000+00:00
Check out my new Kindle eBooks: I have released two "Best of TMN" eBooks via Amazon. If you are new to TMN or want a compilation of some of my best TMN writings, then please check out my new ebooks on Amazon by clicking here.

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Buffer

2018-02-13T10:02:30.000000000+00:00
When I was in university two years ago, Facebook was already intertwined with student life. We heard about news and events through Facebook Pages and collaborated on group work through Facebook Groups. After graduating, I’ve been getting updates about the university through the alumni Facebook Pa...

2018-02-08T09:14:15.000000000+00:00
The Facebook algorithm is constantly evolving in order to provide a better experience for users. But few changes to the algorithm have sparked as much interest and conversation as the recent ‘meaningful interactions’ update, in which Facebook said it would be prioritizing posts that create meanin...

2018-02-07T10:03:49.000000000+00:00
Understanding the social media algorithms is important to social media marketers, especially since it can heavily impact a brand’s reach on social media. We’ve talked about the Facebook News Feed algorithm and the Instagram Feed algorithm. This time, we would love to dive into the Twitter timelin...

2018-01-30T10:26:26.000000000+00:00
If you want to be successful on Facebook in 2018, you’ll need more than just incredible content. In fact, Facebook marketing success is as much about distribution as it is content. Especially as organic reach in Facebook’s News Feed continues to decline for many Pages. So how do you get your Face...

2018-01-25T10:01:22.000000000+00:00
Social media is changing at a rapid pace. For example, the content format Stories was introduced on several major social media platforms slightly more than a year ago. Now, it’s one of the most popular content individuals are posting. More than 300 million people are sharing stories on Instagram ...

2018-01-23T10:12:03.000000000+00:00
Social media conferences are one of the best ways to learn from top practitioners in the field, connect with fellow social media marketers, and be inspired to do more great things on social media. But how do you know which one to attend? We hope to make things easier for you with this go-to guide...

2018-01-18T09:11:17.000000000+00:00
What’s in store for the social media industry in 2018? The way consumers use social media channels is constantly evolving and as marketers and entrepreneurs, we need to adapt to these changes. To better understand these changes, plus what’s ahead for 2018 and beyond we teamed up with Social Media...

2018-01-17T09:50:40.000000000+00:00
Now that 2018 is here and in full swing, you might be looking for new social media tools to add to your marketing stack. According to Scott Brinker of the Chief Marketing Technologist Blog, there are now more than 5,000 tools in the marketing technology landscape. So where do you start? As part o...

2018-01-12T12:11:12.000000000+00:00
How often do you read and share an article on your phone? Or how often do you snap, edit, and share a photo with your phone? If you like creating and scheduling social media posts with your phone, we would love for you to try our mobile apps. They will make social media marketing on […]

2018-01-11T08:51:45.000000000+00:00
“@buffer, you’re invited to our beta program” Late last October, we received an email from Twitter with the above subject line. We were lucky to be the few selected for Twitter’s new automated ads beta program, Promote Mode. The idea is simple: For $99 a month automatically promote your Tweets an...